Alaska News Nightly: December 5, 2011
Agreement Moves NPRA Opening Process Another Step Forward, Russian Icebreaker To Make History In Alaska, Cantwell Gas Station Explosion Injures Five, Storms Knock Out Power For 38 Northern Alaska Homes, Hearing Set For Coast Guard Helo Crash Survivor, Mat-Su Gravel Mining Concerns Get Fresh Look From Borough, Warm Weather Heightens Avalanche Danger in Southcentral, Randall Wins Two Gold Medals In Weekend Sprint Events, Newtok Prepares to Move Residents to New Site,
Spirit of Youth Nominations
The Spirit of Youth, a campaign to recognize Alaska's teens, seeks nominations by December 31, 2011. The Spirit of Youth recognizes Alaskan youth, ages 12-19 statewide. Nominations can come from anyone who wishes to recognize a hard-working Alaskan teenager.
Nominations can be made in one of 11 categories.
Find out more. High Wind Warnings for Sunday
There is a high wind warning through Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
KSKA's signal has been periodically affected by the strong winds.
Soul to Soul: December 3, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the December 3, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played...
Algo Nuevo: December 4, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday December 4, 2011 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you...
Alaska News Nightly: December 2, 2011
Oil Tax Survey Results Inconclusive, Native Health Corporations Eye Cuts, Trial Leaders Meet at White House Summit, Ketchikan Man Faces APOC Campaign Fine, Memorial Honor Four Fallen Ft. Wainwright Soldiers, Councilman Menard May Face Recall, 65 Mushers Complete Iditarod Entries So Far, AK: A New Generation of Fishermen, 300 Villages: Cooper Landing
AK: A New Generation of Fishermen
The fishing industry isn’t getting any younger, and the so-called “graying of the fleet” even has some state legislators concerned. But while fishermen are getting older on average, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a younger crowd eager to enter the industry.
Holiday Theater in Anchorage and Eagle River
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... on stage. This week on Stage Talk directors from Alaska Theater of Youth (ATY) and Alaska Fine Arts Academy stop by to talk about the spirit of giving spreading on and off stage and their respective Christmas shows kicking off this weekend and next.
Friday 12/2 at 2:45 pm
Going to the Library with Kids
I love books. I could get lost in a book all day, which is really hard when I have three little ones running around. I can in get a chapter here or there. Sometimes my mommy guilt says "you can't read, you have dishes and laundry to do!" I'm still learning how to fight back that voice.
Going to the library is a LIFESAVER for winter months here in Alaska. It is always fun to get new books, so we head to the library to check out some "new" books. Do you have a library card?
Read more. Alaska’s Weather; and Investigation of Rep. Young
The stories up for discussion this week are: Alaska’s wacky weather as of late; utilities in rural Alaska; investigation of former VECO head Bill Allen; Don Young under investigation by the ethics committee; Don Young viral video.
KSKA: Friday, 12/2 @ 2:00pm & Saturday, 12/3 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 12/2 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, 12/3 @ 5:00pm
Anchorage Tenth in “Best City” Rankings
Anchorage rates number ten in a national "best cities" ranking released this week. The online business publication Businessweek.com based its rankings on economic conditions, quality of life issues and access to higher education.
Autumn on the East Coast for Art
In spite of economic downturns some museums have labored financially to finish renovations. Traveling exhibitions have been reduced but seem to be staying up longer. Disappointments when visiting a museum can be turned into new discoveries and fond memories.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: December 1, 2011
Fuel Shipment May Be Able Get To Nome, Treadwell Pushes For New Icebreakers, Experts Predict More Greenhouse Gas From Thawing Permafrost, Mike Hawker Cancer In ‘Complete Remission’, State’s Immigrant Population Lower Than National Average, Scientists Unveil Draft Halibut Limits for 2012, Bachelor Auction and Ball Coming to Talkeetna, Film Highlights Bristol Bay Native Culture
World Aids Day 2011
World AIDS Day is Thursday, December 1, 2011 and the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) is raising awareness about the global epidemic.
In Alaska, Four A’s broadens the impact of World AIDS Day in our community by planning a series of activities to raise awareness and eliminate HIV stigma. This year’s theme is Aim for Zero. We are aiming for zero stigma, zero discrimination, zero risk, zero new cases and most importantly, zero deaths.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: November 30, 2011
Alaska Natives Voice Concern Over National Tribal Consultation Policy, Push Beginning For State To Help Pay The Cost Of Student Meals, Feds Continue With Legal Actions Against BP, Salmon Eating Sled Dogs Show Higher Levels Of Mercury, Mt. Edgecumbe Student Recognized for Work to Reduce Young Alaskan Suicide Rate, Rare Bird Sighted in Seward, Aniak Pilot Died in Crash Tuesday Night, Glenallen Couple Gets Prison Time for Buying, Selling Illegal Animal Parts, Guns, Controversi, al Totem Pole Returns to Sitka Square
Alaska News Nightly: November 29, 2011
Postal Service Calls for Bypass Mail Changes, Season’s Last Fuel Delivery Unable to Make it to Nome, Alaska Native, Conservation Groups Challenge Shell Air Permit, Chinook Conditions Expected Through Weekend, AHF Awarded Grant to Expand Educator Cross-Cultural Immersion Program, FCC Launching Program Expanding Rural Broadband Access, Groups Suing State For Failure to Approve Water Rights Application, All New Alaska Outlaw Playing Cards Released,
Conversations that Matter: Teen Suicide Audience Commentary
Suicide is difficult to talk about. But often, the conversations most worth having are the hardest to tackle. With Conversations that Matter: Teen Suicide in Alaska, we hope to take a step towards an open, statewide dialog on this important issue.
Following the live studio recording of the program, there was an opportunity for audience commentary and questions. Each video is a segment of that conversation.
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Alaska News Nightly: November 28, 2011
House Ethics Committee Extends Probe of Rep. Young, Murkowski Calls For Investigation Into Why Justice Department Not Investigating Allen, Militia Leader Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Weapons Charges, New Buoy Network Could Help Determine Long-Term Impacts of Ocean Acidification, Study Looks Into Health Effects of Climate Change in Alaska, State Reexamines Alaska Class Ferry Cost, UA Launches ‘Stay on Track’ Initiative, Black Friday Kicks Off Holiday Shopping in Wrangell
Suicide is Preventable.
Suicide is preventable. While each suicide or attempted suicide can be as unique as the person who experiences it, there are ways to address the multiple social, emotional, environmental and health factors involved. If every one of us learned about suicide, and the risk factors and protective factors involved, we would be better prepared to prevent suicide in our families and communities.
How can Alaskans learn about suicide and how it is prevented?
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The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle
Alaskan youth want and need strong and healthy role models at home and in their communities. Substance abuse by parents and community leaders was identified by stakeholders young and old as a major contributor to suicide.
Alaskans seeking to make healthy choices and overcome addictions and negative behaviors can learn more about treatment and support services have a number of options.
Learn more.